Graceland's online offerings build on our tradition of educational excellence in the classroom. You'll take courses from our esteemed professors and get to know your fellow students just as you would on one of our campuses.
Current online degree programs include:
Master of Education
Master of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN to MSN
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Management
Master of Education
Our online Master of Education program is available to educators who hold an undergraduate degree in education or an educational endorsement from an accredited university. To be accepted into this program you must also have a current Teaching Certificate and verification of current teaching employment that includes at least 20 hours per week in the classroom.
We offer five Education degree options:
- Quality Schools (William Glasser focus),
- Collaborative Learning and Teaching (Broad based Curriculum & Instruction)
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Mild/Moderate Special Education
Master of Nursing
Students interested in our online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program must have graduated from an accredited BSN program and hold a current nursing license in the United States. Two career options are available: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. The program includes clinicals performed in your own community (anywhere in the United States), as well as at least one residency at our Independence, MO campus.
RN to BSN
Our RN to BSN program includes specific areas of study and practice designed to allow you to earn a BSN in an organized and supportive learning environment. Students must hold a current nursing license in the United States. The program includes clinicals performed in your own community (anywhere in the United States), as well as a one-time residency at our Independence, MO campus.
RN to MSN
This program, often called a "bridge" program, offers Registered Nurses the opportunity to complete their BSN and MSN degrees via an accelerated process, saving up to 11 semester hours of course work. In this unique program, students are required to take only the graduate level Professional Development I and II, Advanced Pathophysiology, and Scientific Inquiry courses, rather than the undergraduate courses providing similar content. The program includes clinicals performed in your own community (anywhere in the United States), as well as at least one residency at our Independence, MO campus.
Students who are enrolled in this program will have the option to "stop-out" and earn a BSN only if they desire. All requirements for admission for the MSN program will be met prior to starting graduate level courses. The MSN program offers two degree tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator.
BA in Health Care Management
Our BA in Health Care program provides students with the knowledge and skills for management positions in the health care industry. Up to 30 hours of credit may be received for previous work experience and continuing education in health related fields. No nursing experience or clinical hours are required.
